The BOPA Introduction to Oncology Course is back for 2018!

The popular Introduction to Oncology Course is back for 2018 and we are delighted to now be able to share the agenda for the day!! The course is aimed at pharmacy professionals with less than 2 years experience in oncology and is free to all BOPA members*.
 
The first course taking place at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London is fast approaching on the 21st May 2018. There are still some spaces remaining so book now to secure a free place.
 
Use the link below to register for the event: 
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/news-and-events/conference-centre/study-days-and-conferences/bopa-introduction-oncology-course-2018 
 
For those of you unable to attend the first course at the Marsden, don’t worry!! We have a second course taking place on 11th June in Manchester at the Christie. Further information for this event can be accessed via the following link: https://bopa-introtoonc.eventbrite.co.uk
 
* Not a BOPA member? Why not join for the newcomer reduced price of £35 and attend for free. By joining you will also be able to take advantage of all the other benefits of being a BOPA member such as access to our online educational resources and much, much more
 
We look forward to seeing many of you there.  
 
The BOPA team
 

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